Chris Gugel, Fine Arts Specialist, recognized the following State Thespians:

• Rylee Love, MHS, Solo Musical
• Lismary Corporan, MHS, Solo Musical
• Aiden Schaeffer & Chloe Netherland, LAJ, Duet Acting
• Ella Alcott, LAJ, Monologue
• Lara Peyton, LAJ, Solo Musical
• Mackenna Mack, LAJ, Monologue
• Jade Bevis, Adrian Pietras, Abigail Cosby, OHS, Small Group Musical
• Aaliah Salazar, Adrian Pietras, Carlee Varnado, Gale Crosby, Haley Dixon, Jade Bevis, Kaelyn Newman, Layla Sharqawi, Malcolm Shipman, Miracle Haile, Nolan Archer, Nya Russell, Shelby Lovett, Val Caamano, Zee Arthur, Bella Jackson, OHS, Large Group Musical
• Layla Sharqawi & Zee Arthur, OHS, Duet Acting
• Jordyne Barnes & Jai Burgos, OHS, Duet Acting
• Isabella Feliciano, RHS, Solo Musical
• Jamie-Lynn Hartley, RHS, Solo Musical
• Nicholas Williams, FIH, Solo Musical
• Cash Belcher, FIH, Solo Musical
• Cash Belcher, Sydney Fontenot, Lucy Schragg, FIH, Small Group Musical
• Eden Rodriguez & Alina Goudie, FIH, Duet Musical Theatre
• Ashlynn Amburgey & Payten Tison, FIH, Duet Musical Theatre
• Nicholas Williams, Alina Goudie, Lucy Schraff, Eden Rodriguez, Sydney Fontenot, Ashlynn Amburgey, Maria Routel Ferguson, Nate Netherland, Payten Tison, Riley Rendelman, Braden Pollock, Jane Weigand, Ellison Shipe, Cash Belcher, Jocey Shrader, Adalicia Thennes, Alex Williams, Kira Jackson, Skylar Bailey, Caris Broadhurst, Jordan Taylor, FIH, Mainstage Production

Christine Howell, Orange Park High School, recognized student recipients of The President's Volunteer Service Award, a prestigious national honor that highlights students' commitment to serving the community and the nation:

• Isabelle Carter - Orange Park High
• Kaley Zepeda - Clay High
• Kiya Domingo - Oakleaf High
• Tyler Howell - Fleming Island High
• Stella Carter - Orange Park Elementary

Jay Stilianou, Coordinator of District Athletics, recognized the following Winter Sports State Champions:

Clay High Cheer Team:

• Baileigh Barbree
• Mackenzi Batton
• Abigail Blalock
• Michael Goldstein
• Kyle Horne
• Noah Johnson
• Lili Jordan
• Carleigh Kierbow
• Madison Kilgore
• Saige Knapp
• Tuler LaBelle
• Morgan McMinn
• Zayden Merry
• Kalyn Mitchell
• Cody Mobley
• Jason Pope
• Brayden Ringer
• Kyla Sawdo
• Jordan Stacy
• Emily Winkler
• Peyton Wyatt
• Kaley Zepeda

Girls Weightlifting

• Emma Heck - Clay High

Girls Wrestling

• Cheyenne Cruce - Middleburg High

Public speakers:

• Jessica Willson
• Bruce Friedman
• Holly Bishop
• Shannon Hube 
• Patricia Shaffer
• Echo Nova

There was no Human Resources Special Action B.

There was no Human Resources Special Action C.

Chair Gilhousen opened the public hearing.  With no one coming forward to speak to the item, the public hearing was closed.

Chair Gilhousen called to order the Board of Directors of the Clay County School Board Leasing Corporation meeting at 7:05 p.m. to approve the nomination of officers, the election of officers, and the approval of Item C20A.  

Following the nominations and election of officers to the Board of Directors of Clay School Board Leasing Corporation, President Gilhousen stated the purpose of the meeting as follows:

1. The adoption of Resolution #2024-19A which authorizes the issuance of Certificates of Participation, Series 2024A (COPS), in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $36 million, in order to finance through a lease-purchase arrangement the construction of two (2) new classroom wings at Lake Asbury Junior High and Oakleaf Junior High.  The new wings are estimated to cost approximately $36 million and any remaining cost will be funded from a combination of other capital outlay revenue sources including, but not limited to: impact fees and local capital improvement (LCIF) revenues.  The Resolution also approves the negotiated private sale of the COPS to Raymond James & Associates, Inc., authorizes the execution of Lease Schedule #2024A, a Series 2024A Supplemental Trust Agreement, a Series 2024A Ground Lease Agreement and a Certificate Purchase Contract, and approves certain amendments to the Master Lease-Purchase Agreement and Master Trust Agreement.
2. The adoption of Resolution 2024-20A which authorizes (i) the refunding of outstanding Certificates of Participation (COPs), series 2012, Series 2014, and Series 2017 through the issuance of refunding Certificates of Participation, Series 2024B in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $17,000,000; (ii) approves the negotiated private sale of the COPS to Raymond James and Associates, Inc.; (iii) authorizes the execution of a Second Amended and Restated Leaese Schedule No. 2008, a Second Amendment to the Series 2008 Ground Lease Agreement, a Series 2024B Supplemental Trust Agreement and a Certificate Purchase Contract.

Roger Dailey, Alternate Secretary, read the following recommendations into the record:

A.  Consideration of Resolution No. 2024-19A authorizing issuance of Certificates of Participation, Series 2024A, and the execution of the following:

• Lease Schedule 2024A
• Series 2024A Supplemental Trust Agreement
• Series 2024A Ground Lease Agreement
• Certificate Purchase Contract
• Certain amendments to the Master Lease-Purchase Agreement and Master Trust Agreement

B.  Consideration of Resolution No. 2024-20A authorizing issuance of Certificates of Participation, Series 2024B, and the execution of the following:

• Second Amended and Restated Lease Schedule 2008
• Series 2024B Supplemental Trust Agreement
• Second Amendment to Series 2008 Ground Lease Agreement
• Certificate Purchase Contract

Jeremiah Blocker, School Board Attorney, noted a shade meeting with the district's labor attorney to be held on April 10, 2024.

He also provided a status of ongoing agreements in process with Clay County Sheriff's Office.

Mrs. Skipper is attending a leadership conference in April and looks forward to sharing information with the board.

Mrs. Bolla noted upcoming graduations, Tools4Schools and the incredible volunteer support that event enjoys, appreciation for the companies and businesses who support Clay Education Foundation, the Dolly Parton Imagination Library, a ribbon-cutting at KHH, the incredible Career and Technical Education Program offerings, a PACE for Girls luncheon, and an OASIS (Oakleaf Area Schools in Song) concert that incorporated over 250 students from the Oakleaf area schools.